{"product_id":"stunned-by-scripture-how-the-bible-made-me-catholic-9781612783932","title":"Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pope, devotion to Mary, confession ... just where are these topics in the Bible? Why does the Catholic Church seem to focus on so many things that aren't \u003cem\u003eScriptural\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOr so thought former Protestant pastor John Bergsma.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic\u003c\/strong\u003e is an engaging examination of the things Dr. Bergsma once considered obstacles to ever becoming Catholic himself. Over an eighteen-month spiritual journey, Bergsma was stunned again and again by the biblical support he found for even the stickiest teachings of the Catholic Church.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeaving his personal story into clear explanations of Catholic teachings as found in Scripture, Dr. Bergsma explores seven key Catholic doctrines, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Pope\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevotion to Mary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfession\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Eucharist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe priesthood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBelief in the Bible alone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSalvation by faith alone theologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunned by Scripture\u003c\/strong\u003e will help Catholics understand, defend, and explain the biblical basis for the Faith and show them how the Bible solidly supports even the most frequently misunderstood Catholic teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. John Bergsma is Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He served as a protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001 while pursuing a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame specializing in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Since 2004, his primary work has been teaching Scripture to the theology and catechetics majors of Franciscan University of Steubenville. A frequent guest on Relevant Radio's \u003cem\u003eDrew Mariani Show\u003c\/em\u003e and Sacred Heart Radio's \u003cem\u003eSon Rise Morning Show\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Bergsma has appeared on EWTN's \u003cem\u003eThe Journey Home\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLife on the Rock\u003c\/em\u003e, and he speaks regularly at conferences and parishes nationwide. Dr. Bergsma has numerous academic and popular publications, including the books \u003cem\u003eBibleBasics for Catholics\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNew Testament Basics for Catholics\u003c\/em\u003e from Ave Maria Press. He and his wife, Dawn, reside with their eight children in Steubenville, Ohio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50619747729682,"sku":"9781612783932","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c9cab436-a951-4c38-9e87-bab50b2d6efb.jpg?v=1732554741","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stunned-by-scripture-how-the-bible-made-me-catholic-9781612783932","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}